Manager Practice I - Pediatric Administration

Summary:

This position is responsible for providing professional business management and financial administration of a physician practice. Must demonstrate an extensive working knowledge of and familiarity with all applications associated with managing a health care center. Responsible for daily management of one physician practice usually consisting of 1-2 providers and up to 4 FTEs.

Responsibilities:

• Effective communication and prioritization of provider issues.
• Competent in financial reimbursement, billing and collections, CPT, ICD9 and HCPCS coding and medical group operations, as well as managed care concepts.
• Ability to recognize and communicate variances in key practice indicators.
• Helps establish/implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures and systems for the assigned administrative areas.
• Assists with developing and implementing annual operational plan and budget.
• Selects, trains, orients and supervises clinic personnel in accordance with established
• MSO policies and procedures. Responsible for work assignment and daily operations. Manages personnel for the practices, including training relief employees.
• Evaluates performance and recommends merit increases, promotions and disciplinary actions in a timely manner. Interviews and recommends hiring and termination of staff in accordance with approved policies.
• Resolves problems in administrative areas and ensures compliance with regulations and standards.
• Helps fiscal management and other administrative staff in implementing cost effective policies and procedures for all operational areas including bookkeeping, billing, insurance, fee schedules, credit/collections, purchasing, data processing and space planning.
• Works in conjunction with Regional Director and corporate Marketing Department in practice development.
• Ensures the effective implementation of job descriptions, personnel policies and payroll practices.
• Monitors and controls clinic expenditures within budget. Identifies and implements cost reduction opportunities.
• Serves as liaison between clinic and external agencies.
• Works with staff and providers to ensure quality patient care and services are provided.
• Maintains effective communication with providers and staff; conducts monthly and educational meetings with providers and staff. Creates a positive work place.
• Gathers and reports monthly and annual data for fiscal, statistical and planning purposes. Develops and implements revenue enhancement strategies for existing practices.
• Participates in professional development activities to keep current with health care trends and practices.
• Responsible for assuring all appropriate licensure, certifications and/or accreditations are secured according to policy.
• Follows the CHRISTUS Provider Network guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Maintains strict confidentiality.
• Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission.
• Maintains established CHRISTUS Provider Network policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of CHRISTUS Provider Network’s cultural diversity objectives.
• Supports and adheres to CPN Service Guarantee.
• Performs other related work as required.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum of two years of clinic management experience preferred.
• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for one year of clinic management experience.
• Two years of experience in diversified positions within a medical practice with at least one year in a supervisory position
• Must be computer literate and have strong organizational skills.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• None required

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time